Planning a Scottsdale bachelorette sounds easy — book a cute Airbnb, schedule a pool party, grab dinner reservations, done… right? Not exactly. After planning countless elevated bachelorette weekends in Arizona, we’ve seen the same mistakes happen over and over again. And while they’re common, they’re also completely avoidable. Here are the five biggest mistakes bridesmaids make when planning a Scottsdale bachelorette party.

Planning a bachelorette party sounds fun…until you’re drowning in group chats, balloon orders, and endless Pinterest boards. So here’s the real question: Should you DIY the whole bachelorette bash…or hire a professional bachelorette company like Valley Girl Bachelorette to handle it for you? Let’s break it down — and show why leaving it to the pros might be the best decision you make (other than saying yes to the groom!).